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S317 VGY

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,949 mi
Last recorded122,949 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 VGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 122,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 122,946 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 119,315 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2020 119,310 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2019 115,567 miles

Front both front washer jet pressure weak, but still provides enough fluid to clear windsreen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at spring upper spring mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 115,454 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced pasanger floor are corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced driver floor are corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Front both front washer jet pressure weak, but still provides enough fluid to clear windsreen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at spring upper spring mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 109,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 109,972 miles

Emissions not tested due to leaks (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and middle (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 104,059 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 104,057 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing broken bolt (4.2.A.1e)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 98,719 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 98,706 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 96,639 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 92,608 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 89,475 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 84,993 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,944 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2010 75,045 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 72,809 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 64,403 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 54,106 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 45,355 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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S317 VGY is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 98,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S317 VGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S317 VGY registered?

S317 VGY is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S317 VGY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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